The bright sun has
washed away what little sight I have. I
still have my other senses. The sounds
of screams and laughter; the chemical smell of chlorinated water; the heat of
the burning sun overhead; I smile at the joy I feel.
“Come on, William!
The water feels great!” Reed’s voice floats over to me.
Folding my cane
and laying it beside a chair, I let Reed’s voice guide me to the water’s edge. I hesitate unsure of where I’m at.
“That’s the deep
end.” Reed cautions.
I let my smile
grow, take a deep breath, and I jump.
Sorry about that, Dizzy. I love thses guys and this drabble is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jodie! Reed and William hold a very special place in my heart.
DeleteThis was great, Dizzy. Just on Reed's word alone William knows it's safe for him and he jumps right in. I love the joy at the end.
ReplyDeleteNice work, hon.
Snarks
Thank you so much Snarks! Yes, William hasa come a long way and he trusts Reed so much. I was smiling as I wrote the end! Thank you for commenting on it!
DeleteDizzy,
ReplyDeletehow come I haven't read this drabble before? I love it. As Snarks put it--William has come a very long way.
Thank you for sharing another drabble!
Hey Steffi!
DeleteI was just playing around on the blog, and posted this. I've not posted it anywhere else. Yes, William has come a long way! I was grinning as he jumped into the pool! Thank you for commenting! That thrilled me to pieces!